PresidentRodrigo Duterte earned many praise for his first ever Stateof theNation Address. Despite of the many off-scripts and some passive agressive statements, the president has still earned the hearts of the masses with his platforms, plans and principles.

Checking the facts, this SONA also had a lot of firsts. For one, is the business attire dresscode. For years, it had been a red carpet parade for the long gowns of the congresswomen and wives of the politicians. Second would be the food, which was closely patterned to what was served during the inauguration ceremony of Duterte.

But what surprised everyone was the change outside the Batasan Pambansa. Contrary to the usual scene of an angry mob shouting to oust the president, this year's SONA had a peace rally. It was totally different. Here's some compilation of the then and now pictures:

1. In 2013, there was a maximum barricade vs maximum tolerance this 2016.

2. The violent water cannon approach in 2014 vs passive treatment this 2016.

3. Muddy and broken shields after a violent engagement in 2015 vs helmet shields up this 2016.

4. A banner of a cry to oust the president in 2015 vs a call for peace this 2016.

5. 2013's lamenting cop vs a smiling police chief this 2016.

6. A defensive blockade against the angry mob in 2012, vs a clear pathway in 2016.

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